Counting the Days

[ChloeHouston 19]

Ive received my surgery date and it is in two weeks! I am freaking out, it feels like it is coming so soon. I am getting a lap band and plication of my stomach. Anyone have any tips tricks or calming methods!? or really inspirational stories!!?

thanks xo!

[beanie80 146]

Ive received my surgery date and it is in two weeks! I am freaking out, it feels like it is coming so soon. I am getting a lap band and plication of my stomach. Anyone have any tips tricks or calming methods!? or really inspirational stories!!?

thanks xo!

Xanax. I'm being banded tomorrow and I've already had one today.

My biggest tip for you would be to spend as much time as possible looking over these boards. There are a lot of very helpful, inspiring, and knowledgeable people on here. I have learned more from these boards and the people on here than I did in any of the required group visits of pre-op people at my surgeon's office.

Look through the photos section and see how successful people can be with the band. Read the blogs and see how people are doing day to day. Get a buddy or two who are going to be banded on the same day as you, it helps so much to have a friend to talk to about your journey who really understands.

Best of luck

[NerdGirly 3]

_{My surgery is this Friday and I am pretty much crazy right now. I am also afraid I will go in and not come out. I am nervy and on edge and just wish it was over all ready. I have been assured that it is all silliness though, that the surgery is the easy part.}

_{Good luck to you!}

[areli 14]

My surgery is this Friday too!! We can do this!!

[Nurse_B 270]

_{My surgery is this Friday and I am pretty much crazy right now. I am also afraid I will go in and not come out. I am nervy and on edge and just wish it was over all ready. I have been assured that it is all silliness though' date=' that the surgery is the easy part.[/sub']}

_{Good luck to you!}

_{Even though I haven't been banded, I have had surgery and am also a nurse and educate my patients on surgery. It can be overwhelming and scary to think about. When you go in, don't be afraid to ask questions. Have them show you the equipment they use to monitor you so you may feel less anxious about surgery. Also, usually the anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist will come in and talk to you. If you are uneasy, they can give you something to relax. Everyone there wants this to be a positive experience for you so speak up and let them know your fears! They hear and see it all and usually are very good at reassuring patients. Also, many doctors would be happy to give you something to calm your nerves in the days leading up to surgery. Don't feel silly about being on edge, even I as a nurse who is around surgery is nervous about it too! You will be in and out before you know it, and have great advice for the next person who posts they are nervous!}

[chasingadream 1,311]

Ive received my surgery date and it is in two weeks! I am freaking out, it feels like it is coming so soon. I am getting a lap band and plication of my stomach. Anyone have any tips tricks or calming methods!? or really inspirational stories!!?

thanks xo!

Sorry, Nothing inspirational since im still in the testing phase...but please keep us posted on your progress, I am also planning to have lapband with plication and would love to hear your experiences and success when you have your surgery!

Good luck to you!